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MEPs: Open accession talks with Ukraine, Moldova and Bosnia and Herzegovina 

 
  • Call for a clear EU enlargement timetable to conclude negotiations by the end of this decade 
  • No fast-track for membership 
  • Internal EU reforms needed in parallel with the enlargement process 
  • Potential negative consequences of Hungary taking over the Council’s Presidency 

In a resolution on enlargement policy, Parliament calls it one of the strongest geopolitical tools at the EU’s disposal and a strategic investment in peace and security.

 

MEPs urge the European Council to decide at its meeting on 14-15 December to open accession negotiations with Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova. Provided certain reform steps are taken, they say that accession talks should also be opened with Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Georgia should be granted candidate status.

MEPs welcome the new Growth Plan for the Western Balkans and call on EU leaders to also adopt the negotiating framework without delay, once the relevant requirements related to each of the candidate countries are fulfilled in order to start the accession negotiations swiftly.

Clear EU enlargement timetable needed

MEPs welcome the interest and political will from so many countries to join the EU, and acknowledge the serious efforts being made to meet the requirements for membership. They welcome the willingness of the Government of Armenia to come closer to the European Union.

The EU should establish clear deadlines for the candidate countries to conclude EU accession negotiations by the end of this decade, MEPs stress.

There should be no fast-track for membership though, they say. MEPs insist that the Copenhagen criteria must be fulfilled to ensure that candidate and potential candidate countries demonstrate a consistent and enduring commitment to democracy, rule of law, human rights and respect for and protection of minorities, and economic reforms.

Enlargement is a strategic investment in peace and security

In view of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, enlargement has become even more strategically important, and is one of the strongest geopolitical tools at the EU’s disposal, MEPs say, calling it a strategic investment in peace and security, as well as a driver for democracy and European values across the continent.

MEPs call on the next College of Commissioners to nominate a Commissioner for Enlargement and to ensure that the bilateral issues are clearly separated from EU enlargement policy.

MEPs strongly deplore the statements by the Prime Minister of Hungary concerning the opening of accession negotiations with Ukraine, and the change in the country’s policy towards Kosovo. Mr Orban's statements obstruct the EU enlargement process, warn MEPs, who remind the Council of the potential negative consequences of Hungary taking over the Council’s Presidency in July 2024.

Need for internal EU reforms as preparations for new members

The resolution emphasizes the need for internal EU reforms in parallel with the enlargement process, to enhance the European Union’s capacity to integrate new members effectively, including through the introduction of qualified majority voting that would also apply to foreign and security policy decisions and in areas relevant to the accession process.

The resolution was adopted by 468 votes in favour, 99 against and 58 abstentions.

 
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    MEPs: Open accession talks with Ukraine, Moldova and Bosnia and Herzegovina 

     
    • Call for a clear EU enlargement timetable to conclude negotiations by the end of this decade 
    • No fast-track for membership 
    • Internal EU reforms needed in parallel with the enlargement process 
    • Potential negative consequences of Hungary taking over the Council’s Presidency 

    In a resolution on enlargement policy, Parliament calls it one of the strongest geopolitical tools at the EU’s disposal and a strategic investment in peace and security.

     

    MEPs urge the European Council to decide at its meeting on 14-15 December to open accession negotiations with Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova. Provided certain reform steps are taken, they say that accession talks should also be opened with Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Georgia should be granted candidate status.

    MEPs welcome the new Growth Plan for the Western Balkans and call on EU leaders to also adopt the negotiating framework without delay, once the relevant requirements related to each of the candidate countries are fulfilled in order to start the accession negotiations swiftly.

    Clear EU enlargement timetable needed

    MEPs welcome the interest and political will from so many countries to join the EU, and acknowledge the serious efforts being made to meet the requirements for membership. They welcome the willingness of the Government of Armenia to come closer to the European Union.

    The EU should establish clear deadlines for the candidate countries to conclude EU accession negotiations by the end of this decade, MEPs stress.

    There should be no fast-track for membership though, they say. MEPs insist that the Copenhagen criteria must be fulfilled to ensure that candidate and potential candidate countries demonstrate a consistent and enduring commitment to democracy, rule of law, human rights and respect for and protection of minorities, and economic reforms.

    Enlargement is a strategic investment in peace and security

    In view of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, enlargement has become even more strategically important, and is one of the strongest geopolitical tools at the EU’s disposal, MEPs say, calling it a strategic investment in peace and security, as well as a driver for democracy and European values across the continent.

    MEPs call on the next College of Commissioners to nominate a Commissioner for Enlargement and to ensure that the bilateral issues are clearly separated from EU enlargement policy.

    MEPs strongly deplore the statements by the Prime Minister of Hungary concerning the opening of accession negotiations with Ukraine, and the change in the country’s policy towards Kosovo. Mr Orban's statements obstruct the EU enlargement process, warn MEPs, who remind the Council of the potential negative consequences of Hungary taking over the Council’s Presidency in July 2024.

    Need for internal EU reforms as preparations for new members

    The resolution emphasizes the need for internal EU reforms in parallel with the enlargement process, to enhance the European Union’s capacity to integrate new members effectively, including through the introduction of qualified majority voting that would also apply to foreign and security policy decisions and in areas relevant to the accession process.

    The resolution was adopted by 468 votes in favour, 99 against and 58 abstentions.

     
     

    MEPs: Open accession talks with Ukraine, Moldova and Bosnia and Herzegovina 

     

    MEPs: Open accession talks with Ukraine, Moldova and Bosnia and Herzegovina 

     
     

    MEPs: Open accession talks with Ukraine, Moldova and Bosnia and Herzegovina 

    MEPs: Open accession talks with Ukraine, Moldova and Bosnia and Herzegovina 

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    MEPs: Open accession talks with Ukraine, Moldova and Bosnia and Herzegovina 

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    • Call for a clear EU enlargement timetable to conclude negotiations by the end of this decade 
    • No fast-track for membership 
    • Internal EU reforms needed in parallel with the enlargement process 
    • Potential negative consequences of Hungary taking over the Council’s Presidency 

    In a resolution on enlargement policy, Parliament calls it one of the strongest geopolitical tools at the EU’s disposal and a strategic investment in peace and security.

     

    MEPs urge the European Council to decide at its meeting on 14-15 December to open accession negotiations with Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova. Provided certain reform steps are taken, they say that accession talks should also be opened with Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Georgia should be granted candidate status.

    MEPs welcome the new Growth Plan for the Western Balkans and call on EU leaders to also adopt the negotiating framework without delay, once the relevant requirements related to each of the candidate countries are fulfilled in order to start the accession negotiations swiftly.

    Clear EU enlargement timetable needed

    MEPs welcome the interest and political will from so many countries to join the EU, and acknowledge the serious efforts being made to meet the requirements for membership. They welcome the willingness of the Government of Armenia to come closer to the European Union.

    The EU should establish clear deadlines for the candidate countries to conclude EU accession negotiations by the end of this decade, MEPs stress.

    There should be no fast-track for membership though, they say. MEPs insist that the Copenhagen criteria must be fulfilled to ensure that candidate and potential candidate countries demonstrate a consistent and enduring commitment to democracy, rule of law, human rights and respect for and protection of minorities, and economic reforms.

    Enlargement is a strategic investment in peace and security

    In view of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, enlargement has become even more strategically important, and is one of the strongest geopolitical tools at the EU’s disposal, MEPs say, calling it a strategic investment in peace and security, as well as a driver for democracy and European values across the continent.

    MEPs call on the next College of Commissioners to nominate a Commissioner for Enlargement and to ensure that the bilateral issues are clearly separated from EU enlargement policy.

    MEPs strongly deplore the statements by the Prime Minister of Hungary concerning the opening of accession negotiations with Ukraine, and the change in the country’s policy towards Kosovo. Mr Orban's statements obstruct the EU enlargement process, warn MEPs, who remind the Council of the potential negative consequences of Hungary taking over the Council’s Presidency in July 2024.

    Need for internal EU reforms as preparations for new members

    The resolution emphasizes the need for internal EU reforms in parallel with the enlargement process, to enhance the European Union’s capacity to integrate new members effectively, including through the introduction of qualified majority voting that would also apply to foreign and security policy decisions and in areas relevant to the accession process.

    The resolution was adopted by 468 votes in favour, 99 against and 58 abstentions.

     
     
    • Call for a clear EU enlargement timetable to conclude negotiations by the end of this decade 
    • No fast-track for membership 
    • Internal EU reforms needed in parallel with the enlargement process 
    • Potential negative consequences of Hungary taking over the Council’s Presidency 

    In a resolution on enlargement policy, Parliament calls it one of the strongest geopolitical tools at the EU’s disposal and a strategic investment in peace and security.

     

    MEPs urge the European Council to decide at its meeting on 14-15 December to open accession negotiations with Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova. Provided certain reform steps are taken, they say that accession talks should also be opened with Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Georgia should be granted candidate status.

    MEPs welcome the new Growth Plan for the Western Balkans and call on EU leaders to also adopt the negotiating framework without delay, once the relevant requirements related to each of the candidate countries are fulfilled in order to start the accession negotiations swiftly.

    Clear EU enlargement timetable needed

    MEPs welcome the interest and political will from so many countries to join the EU, and acknowledge the serious efforts being made to meet the requirements for membership. They welcome the willingness of the Government of Armenia to come closer to the European Union.

    The EU should establish clear deadlines for the candidate countries to conclude EU accession negotiations by the end of this decade, MEPs stress.

    There should be no fast-track for membership though, they say. MEPs insist that the Copenhagen criteria must be fulfilled to ensure that candidate and potential candidate countries demonstrate a consistent and enduring commitment to democracy, rule of law, human rights and respect for and protection of minorities, and economic reforms.

    Enlargement is a strategic investment in peace and security

    In view of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, enlargement has become even more strategically important, and is one of the strongest geopolitical tools at the EU’s disposal, MEPs say, calling it a strategic investment in peace and security, as well as a driver for democracy and European values across the continent.

    MEPs call on the next College of Commissioners to nominate a Commissioner for Enlargement and to ensure that the bilateral issues are clearly separated from EU enlargement policy.

    MEPs strongly deplore the statements by the Prime Minister of Hungary concerning the opening of accession negotiations with Ukraine, and the change in the country’s policy towards Kosovo. Mr Orban's statements obstruct the EU enlargement process, warn MEPs, who remind the Council of the potential negative consequences of Hungary taking over the Council’s Presidency in July 2024.

    Need for internal EU reforms as preparations for new members

    The resolution emphasizes the need for internal EU reforms in parallel with the enlargement process, to enhance the European Union’s capacity to integrate new members effectively, including through the introduction of qualified majority voting that would also apply to foreign and security policy decisions and in areas relevant to the accession process.

    The resolution was adopted by 468 votes in favour, 99 against and 58 abstentions.

     
     
     

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    • Call for a clear EU enlargement timetable to conclude negotiations by the end of this decade 
    • No fast-track for membership 
    • Internal EU reforms needed in parallel with the enlargement process 
    • Potential negative consequences of Hungary taking over the Council’s Presidency 

    In a resolution on enlargement policy, Parliament calls it one of the strongest geopolitical tools at the EU’s disposal and a strategic investment in peace and security.

     

    MEPs urge the European Council to decide at its meeting on 14-15 December to open accession negotiations with Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova. Provided certain reform steps are taken, they say that accession talks should also be opened with Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Georgia should be granted candidate status.

    MEPs welcome the new Growth Plan for the Western Balkans and call on EU leaders to also adopt the negotiating framework without delay, once the relevant requirements related to each of the candidate countries are fulfilled in order to start the accession negotiations swiftly.

    Clear EU enlargement timetable needed

    MEPs welcome the interest and political will from so many countries to join the EU, and acknowledge the serious efforts being made to meet the requirements for membership. They welcome the willingness of the Government of Armenia to come closer to the European Union.

    The EU should establish clear deadlines for the candidate countries to conclude EU accession negotiations by the end of this decade, MEPs stress.

    There should be no fast-track for membership though, they say. MEPs insist that the Copenhagen criteria must be fulfilled to ensure that candidate and potential candidate countries demonstrate a consistent and enduring commitment to democracy, rule of law, human rights and respect for and protection of minorities, and economic reforms.

    Enlargement is a strategic investment in peace and security

    In view of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, enlargement has become even more strategically important, and is one of the strongest geopolitical tools at the EU’s disposal, MEPs say, calling it a strategic investment in peace and security, as well as a driver for democracy and European values across the continent.

    MEPs call on the next College of Commissioners to nominate a Commissioner for Enlargement and to ensure that the bilateral issues are clearly separated from EU enlargement policy.

    MEPs strongly deplore the statements by the Prime Minister of Hungary concerning the opening of accession negotiations with Ukraine, and the change in the country’s policy towards Kosovo. Mr Orban's statements obstruct the EU enlargement process, warn MEPs, who remind the Council of the potential negative consequences of Hungary taking over the Council’s Presidency in July 2024.

    Need for internal EU reforms as preparations for new members

    The resolution emphasizes the need for internal EU reforms in parallel with the enlargement process, to enhance the European Union’s capacity to integrate new members effectively, including through the introduction of qualified majority voting that would also apply to foreign and security policy decisions and in areas relevant to the accession process.

    The resolution was adopted by 468 votes in favour, 99 against and 58 abstentions.

    • Call for a clear EU enlargement timetable to conclude negotiations by the end of this decade 
    • No fast-track for membership 
    • Internal EU reforms needed in parallel with the enlargement process 
    • Potential negative consequences of Hungary taking over the Council’s Presidency 

    In a resolution on enlargement policy, Parliament calls it one of the strongest geopolitical tools at the EU’s disposal and a strategic investment in peace and security.

     

    MEPs urge the European Council to decide at its meeting on 14-15 December to open accession negotiations with Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova. Provided certain reform steps are taken, they say that accession talks should also be opened with Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Georgia should be granted candidate status.

    MEPs welcome the new Growth Plan for the Western Balkans and call on EU leaders to also adopt the negotiating framework without delay, once the relevant requirements related to each of the candidate countries are fulfilled in order to start the accession negotiations swiftly.

    Clear EU enlargement timetable needed

    MEPs welcome the interest and political will from so many countries to join the EU, and acknowledge the serious efforts being made to meet the requirements for membership. They welcome the willingness of the Government of Armenia to come closer to the European Union.

    The EU should establish clear deadlines for the candidate countries to conclude EU accession negotiations by the end of this decade, MEPs stress.

    There should be no fast-track for membership though, they say. MEPs insist that the Copenhagen criteria must be fulfilled to ensure that candidate and potential candidate countries demonstrate a consistent and enduring commitment to democracy, rule of law, human rights and respect for and protection of minorities, and economic reforms.

    Enlargement is a strategic investment in peace and security

    In view of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, enlargement has become even more strategically important, and is one of the strongest geopolitical tools at the EU’s disposal, MEPs say, calling it a strategic investment in peace and security, as well as a driver for democracy and European values across the continent.

    MEPs call on the next College of Commissioners to nominate a Commissioner for Enlargement and to ensure that the bilateral issues are clearly separated from EU enlargement policy.

    MEPs strongly deplore the statements by the Prime Minister of Hungary concerning the opening of accession negotiations with Ukraine, and the change in the country’s policy towards Kosovo. Mr Orban's statements obstruct the EU enlargement process, warn MEPs, who remind the Council of the potential negative consequences of Hungary taking over the Council’s Presidency in July 2024.

    Need for internal EU reforms as preparations for new members

    The resolution emphasizes the need for internal EU reforms in parallel with the enlargement process, to enhance the European Union’s capacity to integrate new members effectively, including through the introduction of qualified majority voting that would also apply to foreign and security policy decisions and in areas relevant to the accession process.

    The resolution was adopted by 468 votes in favour, 99 against and 58 abstentions.

    • Call for a clear EU enlargement timetable to conclude negotiations by the end of this decade 
    • No fast-track for membership 
    • Internal EU reforms needed in parallel with the enlargement process 
    • Potential negative consequences of Hungary taking over the Council’s Presidency 

    In a resolution on enlargement policy, Parliament calls it one of the strongest geopolitical tools at the EU’s disposal and a strategic investment in peace and security.

     

    MEPs urge the European Council to decide at its meeting on 14-15 December to open accession negotiations with Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova. Provided certain reform steps are taken, they say that accession talks should also be opened with Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Georgia should be granted candidate status.

    MEPs welcome the new Growth Plan for the Western Balkans and call on EU leaders to also adopt the negotiating framework without delay, once the relevant requirements related to each of the candidate countries are fulfilled in order to start the accession negotiations swiftly.

    Clear EU enlargement timetable needed

    MEPs welcome the interest and political will from so many countries to join the EU, and acknowledge the serious efforts being made to meet the requirements for membership. They welcome the willingness of the Government of Armenia to come closer to the European Union.

    The EU should establish clear deadlines for the candidate countries to conclude EU accession negotiations by the end of this decade, MEPs stress.

    There should be no fast-track for membership though, they say. MEPs insist that the Copenhagen criteria must be fulfilled to ensure that candidate and potential candidate countries demonstrate a consistent and enduring commitment to democracy, rule of law, human rights and respect for and protection of minorities, and economic reforms.

    Enlargement is a strategic investment in peace and security

    In view of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, enlargement has become even more strategically important, and is one of the strongest geopolitical tools at the EU’s disposal, MEPs say, calling it a strategic investment in peace and security, as well as a driver for democracy and European values across the continent.

    MEPs call on the next College of Commissioners to nominate a Commissioner for Enlargement and to ensure that the bilateral issues are clearly separated from EU enlargement policy.

    MEPs strongly deplore the statements by the Prime Minister of Hungary concerning the opening of accession negotiations with Ukraine, and the change in the country’s policy towards Kosovo. Mr Orban's statements obstruct the EU enlargement process, warn MEPs, who remind the Council of the potential negative consequences of Hungary taking over the Council’s Presidency in July 2024.

    Need for internal EU reforms as preparations for new members

    The resolution emphasizes the need for internal EU reforms in parallel with the enlargement process, to enhance the European Union’s capacity to integrate new members effectively, including through the introduction of qualified majority voting that would also apply to foreign and security policy decisions and in areas relevant to the accession process.

    The resolution was adopted by 468 votes in favour, 99 against and 58 abstentions.

    • Call for a clear EU enlargement timetable to conclude negotiations by the end of this decade 
    • No fast-track for membership 
    • Internal EU reforms needed in parallel with the enlargement process 
    • Potential negative consequences of Hungary taking over the Council’s Presidency 
    • Call for a clear EU enlargement timetable to conclude negotiations by the end of this decade 
    • No fast-track for membership 
    • Internal EU reforms needed in parallel with the enlargement process 
    • Potential negative consequences of Hungary taking over the Council’s Presidency 
    • Call for a clear EU enlargement timetable to conclude negotiations by the end of this decade 
    • No fast-track for membership 
    • Internal EU reforms needed in parallel with the enlargement process 
    • Potential negative consequences of Hungary taking over the Council’s Presidency 
    • Call for a clear EU enlargement timetable to conclude negotiations by the end of this decade 
    • No fast-track for membership 
    • Internal EU reforms needed in parallel with the enlargement process 
    • Potential negative consequences of Hungary taking over the Council’s Presidency 
    • Call for a clear EU enlargement timetable to conclude negotiations by the end of this decade 
    • No fast-track for membership 
    • Internal EU reforms needed in parallel with the enlargement process 
    • Potential negative consequences of Hungary taking over the Council’s Presidency 
  • Call for a clear EU enlargement timetable to conclude negotiations by the end of this decade 
  • Call for a clear EU enlargement timetable to conclude negotiations by the end of this decade 
    Call for a clear EU enlargement timetable to conclude negotiations by the end of this decade 
  • No fast-track for membership 
  • No fast-track for membership 
    No fast-track for membership 
  • Internal EU reforms needed in parallel with the enlargement process 
  • Internal EU reforms needed in parallel with the enlargement process 
    Internal EU reforms needed in parallel with the enlargement process 
  • Potential negative consequences of Hungary taking over the Council’s Presidency 
  • Potential negative consequences of Hungary taking over the Council’s Presidency 
    Potential negative consequences of Hungary taking over the Council’s Presidency 

    In a resolution on enlargement policy, Parliament calls it one of the strongest geopolitical tools at the EU’s disposal and a strategic investment in peace and security.

    In a resolution on enlargement policy, Parliament calls it one of the strongest geopolitical tools at the EU’s disposal and a strategic investment in peace and security.

    In a resolution on enlargement policy, Parliament calls it one of the strongest geopolitical tools at the EU’s disposal and a strategic investment in peace and security.

    In a resolution on enlargement policy, Parliament calls it one of the strongest geopolitical tools at the EU’s disposal and a strategic investment in peace and security.

     

    MEPs urge the European Council to decide at its meeting on 14-15 December to open accession negotiations with Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova. Provided certain reform steps are taken, they say that accession talks should also be opened with Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Georgia should be granted candidate status.

    MEPs welcome the new Growth Plan for the Western Balkans and call on EU leaders to also adopt the negotiating framework without delay, once the relevant requirements related to each of the candidate countries are fulfilled in order to start the accession negotiations swiftly.

    Clear EU enlargement timetable needed

    MEPs welcome the interest and political will from so many countries to join the EU, and acknowledge the serious efforts being made to meet the requirements for membership. They welcome the willingness of the Government of Armenia to come closer to the European Union.

    The EU should establish clear deadlines for the candidate countries to conclude EU accession negotiations by the end of this decade, MEPs stress.

    There should be no fast-track for membership though, they say. MEPs insist that the Copenhagen criteria must be fulfilled to ensure that candidate and potential candidate countries demonstrate a consistent and enduring commitment to democracy, rule of law, human rights and respect for and protection of minorities, and economic reforms.

    Enlargement is a strategic investment in peace and security

    In view of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, enlargement has become even more strategically important, and is one of the strongest geopolitical tools at the EU’s disposal, MEPs say, calling it a strategic investment in peace and security, as well as a driver for democracy and European values across the continent.

    MEPs call on the next College of Commissioners to nominate a Commissioner for Enlargement and to ensure that the bilateral issues are clearly separated from EU enlargement policy.

    MEPs strongly deplore the statements by the Prime Minister of Hungary concerning the opening of accession negotiations with Ukraine, and the change in the country’s policy towards Kosovo. Mr Orban's statements obstruct the EU enlargement process, warn MEPs, who remind the Council of the potential negative consequences of Hungary taking over the Council’s Presidency in July 2024.

    Need for internal EU reforms as preparations for new members

    The resolution emphasizes the need for internal EU reforms in parallel with the enlargement process, to enhance the European Union’s capacity to integrate new members effectively, including through the introduction of qualified majority voting that would also apply to foreign and security policy decisions and in areas relevant to the accession process.

    The resolution was adopted by 468 votes in favour, 99 against and 58 abstentions.

     

    MEPs urge the European Council to decide at its meeting on 14-15 December to open accession negotiations with Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova. Provided certain reform steps are taken, they say that accession talks should also be opened with Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Georgia should be granted candidate status.

    MEPs welcome the new Growth Plan for the Western Balkans and call on EU leaders to also adopt the negotiating framework without delay, once the relevant requirements related to each of the candidate countries are fulfilled in order to start the accession negotiations swiftly.

    Clear EU enlargement timetable needed

    MEPs welcome the interest and political will from so many countries to join the EU, and acknowledge the serious efforts being made to meet the requirements for membership. They welcome the willingness of the Government of Armenia to come closer to the European Union.

    The EU should establish clear deadlines for the candidate countries to conclude EU accession negotiations by the end of this decade, MEPs stress.

    There should be no fast-track for membership though, they say. MEPs insist that the Copenhagen criteria must be fulfilled to ensure that candidate and potential candidate countries demonstrate a consistent and enduring commitment to democracy, rule of law, human rights and respect for and protection of minorities, and economic reforms.

    Enlargement is a strategic investment in peace and security

    In view of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, enlargement has become even more strategically important, and is one of the strongest geopolitical tools at the EU’s disposal, MEPs say, calling it a strategic investment in peace and security, as well as a driver for democracy and European values across the continent.

    MEPs call on the next College of Commissioners to nominate a Commissioner for Enlargement and to ensure that the bilateral issues are clearly separated from EU enlargement policy.

    MEPs strongly deplore the statements by the Prime Minister of Hungary concerning the opening of accession negotiations with Ukraine, and the change in the country’s policy towards Kosovo. Mr Orban's statements obstruct the EU enlargement process, warn MEPs, who remind the Council of the potential negative consequences of Hungary taking over the Council’s Presidency in July 2024.

    Need for internal EU reforms as preparations for new members

    The resolution emphasizes the need for internal EU reforms in parallel with the enlargement process, to enhance the European Union’s capacity to integrate new members effectively, including through the introduction of qualified majority voting that would also apply to foreign and security policy decisions and in areas relevant to the accession process.

    The resolution was adopted by 468 votes in favour, 99 against and 58 abstentions.

     

    MEPs urge the European Council to decide at its meeting on 14-15 December to open accession negotiations with Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova. Provided certain reform steps are taken, they say that accession talks should also be opened with Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Georgia should be granted candidate status.

    MEPs welcome the new Growth Plan for the Western Balkans and call on EU leaders to also adopt the negotiating framework without delay, once the relevant requirements related to each of the candidate countries are fulfilled in order to start the accession negotiations swiftly.

    Clear EU enlargement timetable needed

    MEPs welcome the interest and political will from so many countries to join the EU, and acknowledge the serious efforts being made to meet the requirements for membership. They welcome the willingness of the Government of Armenia to come closer to the European Union.

    The EU should establish clear deadlines for the candidate countries to conclude EU accession negotiations by the end of this decade, MEPs stress.

    There should be no fast-track for membership though, they say. MEPs insist that the Copenhagen criteria must be fulfilled to ensure that candidate and potential candidate countries demonstrate a consistent and enduring commitment to democracy, rule of law, human rights and respect for and protection of minorities, and economic reforms.

    Enlargement is a strategic investment in peace and security

    In view of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, enlargement has become even more strategically important, and is one of the strongest geopolitical tools at the EU’s disposal, MEPs say, calling it a strategic investment in peace and security, as well as a driver for democracy and European values across the continent.

    MEPs call on the next College of Commissioners to nominate a Commissioner for Enlargement and to ensure that the bilateral issues are clearly separated from EU enlargement policy.

    MEPs strongly deplore the statements by the Prime Minister of Hungary concerning the opening of accession negotiations with Ukraine, and the change in the country’s policy towards Kosovo. Mr Orban's statements obstruct the EU enlargement process, warn MEPs, who remind the Council of the potential negative consequences of Hungary taking over the Council’s Presidency in July 2024.

    Need for internal EU reforms as preparations for new members

    The resolution emphasizes the need for internal EU reforms in parallel with the enlargement process, to enhance the European Union’s capacity to integrate new members effectively, including through the introduction of qualified majority voting that would also apply to foreign and security policy decisions and in areas relevant to the accession process.

    The resolution was adopted by 468 votes in favour, 99 against and 58 abstentions.

     

     

    MEPs urge the European Council to decide at its meeting on 14-15 December to open accession negotiations with Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova. Provided certain reform steps are taken, they say that accession talks should also be opened with Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Georgia should be granted candidate status.

    MEPs welcome the new Growth Plan for the Western Balkans and call on EU leaders to also adopt the negotiating framework without delay, once the relevant requirements related to each of the candidate countries are fulfilled in order to start the accession negotiations swiftly.

    new Growth Plan for the Western Balkans

    Clear EU enlargement timetable needed

    Clear EU enlargement timetable needed

    MEPs welcome the interest and political will from so many countries to join the EU, and acknowledge the serious efforts being made to meet the requirements for membership. They welcome the willingness of the Government of Armenia to come closer to the European Union.

    The EU should establish clear deadlines for the candidate countries to conclude EU accession negotiations by the end of this decade, MEPs stress.

    There should be no fast-track for membership though, they say. MEPs insist that the Copenhagen criteria must be fulfilled to ensure that candidate and potential candidate countries demonstrate a consistent and enduring commitment to democracy, rule of law, human rights and respect for and protection of minorities, and economic reforms.

    Copenhagen criteria

    Enlargement is a strategic investment in peace and security

    Enlargement is a strategic investment in peace and security

    In view of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, enlargement has become even more strategically important, and is one of the strongest geopolitical tools at the EU’s disposal, MEPs say, calling it a strategic investment in peace and security, as well as a driver for democracy and European values across the continent.

    MEPs call on the next College of Commissioners to nominate a Commissioner for Enlargement and to ensure that the bilateral issues are clearly separated from EU enlargement policy.

    MEPs strongly deplore the statements by the Prime Minister of Hungary concerning the opening of accession negotiations with Ukraine, and the change in the country’s policy towards Kosovo. Mr Orban's statements obstruct the EU enlargement process, warn MEPs, who remind the Council of the potential negative consequences of Hungary taking over the Council’s Presidency in July 2024.

    Need for internal EU reforms as preparations for new members

    Need for internal EU reforms as preparations for new members

    The resolution emphasizes the need for internal EU reforms in parallel with the enlargement process, to enhance the European Union’s capacity to integrate new members effectively, including through the introduction of qualified majority voting that would also apply to foreign and security policy decisions and in areas relevant to the accession process.

    The resolution was adopted by 468 votes in favour, 99 against and 58 abstentions.

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  • Adopted text will be available here, 13.12.2023.  Adopted text will be available here, 13.12.2023. 
  • Recording of the debate on Copenhagen criteria, 22.11.2023   Recording of the debate on Copenhagen criteria, 22.11.2023  
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